Sermons on Dependency:

Supernatural Assurance Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Dec 29, 2011

You can live a supernatural life by the Spirit because of God’s amazing gifts in Christ.

Supernatural Assurance Romans 8:26-3 Bruce Miller Supernatural Assurance We are in a powerful series: Supernatural, a study of Romans chapter eight. At Christ Fellowship a series such as this involves more than worship services. We follow a simple discipleship pattern, a rhythm that grows us to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How Can I Get Life Under Control?

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 1, 2015

Implementing a constant communion with God is a great help for keeping oneself under control in life.

1. Title: How Can I Get Life Under Control? 2. Text: I Thessalonians 5:16-18 3. Audience : Central Christian Church, July12, 2015 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand that prayer is central to dealing with life’s challenges, and to understand what it means to pray continually -for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalms 23 Bible Study Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 7, 2023

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Focus On Food Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

Jesus is the only person in the Bible who is so thankful for food that it becomes a prominent part of His life's story. Here in the record of His feeding of the 4000 Jesus is recorded as giving thanks 2 times in two verses.

Many years ago when Rudyard Kipling was a popular writer it was reported that he was getting 10 shillings for every word he wrote. Some students at Oxford University, who were not impressed with Kipling, sent him 10 shillings with a request that he send them one of his very best words. He cabled ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

After God’s Own Heart

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 21, 2022

David was a man after God’s own heart, because of his integrity. Through an overview of David's life, we explore what it is to have the heart of God, by contrasting “Saul’s heart of defiance” with “David’s heart of obedience.”

Baptist Men’s Day, on the Southern Baptist Convention calendar, is observed on January 24, 2021 (which, of course, we are a week late). I have written this morning’s sermon to recognize the men of our congregation, and we’re going to be looking at living a life of integrity before God. Our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Jul 26, 2024

The Beatitudes teach us how to embody the qualities that Jesus values, such as humility, mercy, and purity of heart.

Good Morning to all of you today!… I am truly glad to see all of you here today. I just want to take a moment and welcome everyone here today and those who are watching on line and those who watch in the future… Today, we continue our journey through one of the most profound and transformative ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Comfort (Nahum) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 12, 2025

When you feel threatened, find comfort in a God who will avenge, abolish, and embarrass His enemies, causing His people to rejoice.

Several years ago, The Huffington Post ran a series of cartoons depicting the fears that both children and adults have. They titled the series “Childhood Fears vs. Adult Fears.” Here they are: • Childhood fear: Doctors. Adult fear: Doctor's bills. • Childhood fear: Bad dreams. Adult fear: ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-15, Nahum 2:1-13, Nahum 3:1-19, Romans 8:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A New Hope Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 9, 2026

When your situation seems hopeless, trust God to bring new honor to His name, to give you a new heart, and to give you a new hope.

A couple of years ago (January 2024), the account for Elmo, the red Muppet from Sesame Street, asked on X a simple innocuous question: “Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody doing?” Thousands of people responded, pouring out their hearts to Elmo: “I’m tired, Elmo,” said one user. “The ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:22-38, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Zechariah 12:10, Romans 11:26-27, 1 John 1:9, 2 Corinthians 5:17-18, Romans 8:8-11, Philippians 4:19, Hebrews 13:5, Revelation 22:7, Revelation 22:12, Revelation 22:20, Titus 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Certain Widows Are The Church's Responsibility Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART I -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR WIDOWS

BIG IDEA: HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART I -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR WIDOWS I. (:1-2) HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO THE YOUNG AND THE OLD IN THE CHURCH (based on age and sex distinctions) A. Men 1. Older a. Negative -- "Do not sharply rebuke an older ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-16, 1 Timothy 5:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our God Is An Awesome God

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Discovering the "Awesomeness" of God

Title: Our God is an Awesome God! Text: Multi-texted Introduction: Two outs, bottom of the ninth, bases loaded, three balls, two strikes on the hitter, losing by 3 runs. The batter approaches the plate. (What is the coach doing? Wringing his hands, pacing, sweat is coursing off his brow. CAN ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:6-9, Deuteronomy 33:26-27, Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Holy Spirit Develops Essential Traits Within Leaders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit furnishes leaders with problem-solving abilities without bogging them down in daily palavers. "It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. We will give our attention to prayer and the

How the Holy Spirit Develops You Into a Leader (Acts 6:2-8) The Spirit of God led the disciples to avoid getting bogged down in micro-management when they were led to say, "It is not wise for us to devote our energies to waiting on tables, but we will devote ourselves to prayer and the ministry ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 12, 2002

One of the things that motivated the disciples is that they saw Jesus pray. Each and every one of us must be a person of prayer.

Lord Teach Us to Pray Luke 11:1 Why does a person want to learn to pray? One of the things that motivated the disciples to ask Jesus was that they saw him pray. Often times they would see Jesus pray He prayed on everyday occasions. As he was ministering to the crowds by teaching, preaching and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Do We See What Jeremiah Saw? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 7, 2002

Second in series that helps us see the importance of the birth of Christ from God’s perspective through the major prophets of the Old Testament.

Jeremiah, like Isaiah in last week’s message, was a "seer"; a prophet who was enabled by God to see things others had not yet seen. Today’s Bible text records what he saw concerning the kingdom of Judah’s immediate and distant future. In the immediate future he saw that the king of Judah, his ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing A Word From God

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Feb 27, 2003

Like grain God’s Word nourishes, like fire God’s Word compels, and like a hammer, God’s Word breaks us.

“Experiencing A Word From God” Jeremiah 23:25-29 Illustration: Herman and Henrietta were touring their brand-new house, a house that Henrietta had paid for with her money, a fact of which she often reminded Herman. In each room of the house, she said to her husband, “Herman, if it were not for my ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:25-29, Isaiah 57:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of Suffering

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002

Examine Saul of Tarsus as a model for how Christ calls us to suffer for Him

I. Unlikely Election A. God Chooses Whom He Wills, Not Whom You Suspect B. "They Would Make a Fine Christian" Is a Statement I Have Heard a Pastor Make of an Unsaved Lawyer. The Truth Is Anyone Touched by God’s Grace Would Make a Fine Christian. Whether They Are Now in the Gutters of Sin or the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-17, Acts 9:15-17

Denomination: Church Of God